Man, 48, arrested after fire suppression aircraft struck by bullet in northern Minnesota

Man arrested in shooting of firefighting airplane near Orr

ORR — A northern St. Louis County man has been arrested for allegedly shooting at a fire-suppression aircraft over the weekend. The 48-year-old man was taken into custody at his residence in Portage Township, approximately 11 miles east of Orr, on Sunday evening, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. Authorities previously reported that two single-engine Air Tractors were dispatched late Friday afternoon to a wildfire in the townsh…

Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting at fire bomber on Friday

A 48-year-old Orr man was arrested Sunday for allegedly shooting at a fire bomber, a St. Louis County Sheriff's Office news release states.

Minnesota man accused of shooting at firefighting plane near Orr

A man has been arrested after a firefighting plane was shot in Orr, Minnesota on Friday evening, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office.

Man, 48, arrested after fire suppression aircraft struck by bullet in northern Minnesota

Authorities arrested a 48-year-old man they believe is responsible for shooting at a fire suppression aircraft in northern Minnesota on Friday.

Man suspected of shooting at firefighting aircraft arrested

The Orr, Minn., man is facing several charges and is in St. Louis County jail.

Northern Minnesota man accused of shooting firefighting plane near Orr

A man is in custody, accused of shooting a firefighting plane helping battle wildfires near Orr, Minnesota.